The Health Office at Nobel is located in Room 9A by the Administration Building. The school nurse is on campus Monday to Friday, 7:50 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The nurse will provide first aid and help with minor health problems. Any on-campus injury should be reported to the nurse immediately.
Other than providing first aid, the school nurse is unable to offer any treatment or to provide any medication unless it is under a doctor’s written order. Any medication to be taken at school, even over-the-counter medicines such as Tylenol, aspirin, Midol, etc., must be taken and kept in the Health Office with a doctor’s note. Students are not allowed to have any medications in their possession during the school day.
A doctor’s note is required for all of the following:
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to take medicine at school
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to be in school with a cast
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to be in school with crutches
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to be excused from P.E. for more than three (3) days
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to explain any medical conditions and special needs of the student pertaining to school
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to be readmitted to school following hospitalization and after prolonged absences of more than four (4) days
